"Francoise?" It's a rare sight for Albert to go slack-jawed in shock, but there it is. It's been a lifetime since he's seen her, one of his dearest friends and someone he's wished more than once was here with them, however much guilt that wish came with. The same guilt that hits him full force seeing her dusty and wide-eyed in the middle of an arena. But it's overshadowed for the moment by his joy at seeing her again. It's been far far too long.

Overcome by the sight of her for the first time in ages, Albert gathers Francoise in his arms with no concern for the heat. "Oh, how we've missed you!"